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In the Mist of the Mountains
In the Mist of the Mountains

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of In the Mist of the Mountains is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Ethel Turner • Curated US English Learning Edition
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ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.
Larkin came along.
And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.
"Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"
"No, thank you," said Miss Bibby.
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In the Mist of the Mountains

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of In the Mist of the Mountains is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.
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Larkin came along.
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And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.
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"Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"
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"No, thank you," said Miss Bibby.

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basket noun US /ˈbæskət/

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading “ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
glinting adjective US /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading “ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.”

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grocery noun US /ˈɡroʊsəri/

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ma'am noun US /mæm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading “"Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"”

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rein verb US /reɪn/

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading “ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.”

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rubicon noun US /ˈruːbɪkɔːn/

the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war

From this reading “ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.”

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sheaf noun US /ʃiːf/

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading “ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thereby adverb US /ˈðerˈbaɪ/

by that means or because of that

From this reading “And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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ACROSSprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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armnounUS /ɑːrm/

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
auriferousadjective

containing gold

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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Bibby

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From this reading "No, thank you," said Miss Bibby.

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Bibby's

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From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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fer

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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fetchverbUS /fetʃ/

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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glintingadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

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Good-morning

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Larkin

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Pending verification
lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ma'amnounUS /mæm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "No, thank you," said Miss Bibby.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reinverbUS /reɪn/

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RUBICONnounUS /ˈruːbɪkɔːn/

the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
teanounUS /tiː/

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "No, thank you," said Miss Bibby.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/

by that means or because of that

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And the whole course of Miss Bibby's life was thereby changed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading ACROSS THE RUBICON But Larkin came along, Larkin, his auriferous hair glinting in the sun, Larkin, with his empty grocery basket swung on his rein arm, and a sheaf of papers under the other.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yer

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Good-morning, ma'am," said the boy; "anything I can fetch yer down fer tea?"

Pending verification
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No, thank you," said Miss Bibby.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 8 of In the Mist of the Mountains by Ethel Turner holds 100 sentences, grouped into 20 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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